Bobby Capps Strikes Again

The Free Tommy Chong movement is stronger than ever in California. Actor Bobby Capps has struck again. This time he wrote "Free Tommy Chong" using lime at a burnt out spot along Route 80. He had been planning it for weeks, but the rainy weather caused numerous postponements.
This mission was conducted under the dark of night. After his accomplice dropped him off, he proceeded to walk 1/4 mile up a muddy hill to access the ideal location. It required over forty trips up and down that steep embankment to make it absolutely perfect.
When asked what he learned from the experience, Bobby Capps said it best, "dont eat a big potroast dinner with all the gravy and taters before the mission...you just might end up hurling your dinner over the side of the freeway."
Brilliant words from a brilliant man!
Email us if you're interested in contacting or hiring actor Bobby Capps.
While you're at it, check out this hysterical flash animation of Ashcroft arresting Chong. It was created by Bad Dog Graphics.

Free Tommy Protest Parade

Join the ìFREE TOMMYî Doo Dah Parade Brigade! Wear your hand-made FREE TOMMY t-shirtÖbring your protest signÖand your best Tommy Chong ìlookî to the corner of Raymond and Walnut Street in Pasadena at 10:00 am for a wake and bake pre-march gathering on Sunday, November 23 plus ten bucks parade entry fee to march. This salute to Tommy Chong will be a historical event filled with many laughs. We look forward to having you join us. Feel free to drop an rsvp note to spacedearthling@trafficking.com Öor just show up in Pasadena at ten bells for the 11:30 am parade.
For more parade information, check out http://www.pasadenadoodahparade.com
Update: The Doo Dah Parade was a huge success. Approximately 8,000 people participated in the parade and amazingly there were no arrests. The free Tommy Chong group drew tons of media attention.

Forbes Article on Chong

Forbes Magazine posted a little blurb on Chong. Nothing new is discussed, but the article is useful in getting the word out about his ordeal.
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Cheech Joins Cast Of Judging Amy

With the future (or actually the start) of Cheech Marin's new sitcom, The Ortegas, in limbo, Cheech has chosen to join the cast of CBS's Judging Amy. He will have a recurring role as Ignacio Messina, a landscape architect who is doing work on the Gray's home. He becomes a potential love interest for Maxine. Marin's first episode is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 6 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).

Chong Supporter Risks Life

This morning, aspiring actor/Chong supporter, Bobby Capps, risked life and limb when he hung a Free Tommy Chong banner from California's Foresthill Bridge. The banner, which we mentioned on the Allan Handelman show earlier this week, measured 80 X 6 feet.
According to Capps, "With Cars going by it was very hard to do it without getting caught." In fact, he almost did get caught. Two police officers asked Capp's wife (who was standing on the bridge) what she was doing there. She told the officers that she was just taking photos of the landscape. They believed her and left. If they had looked over the edge, they would have seen that her husband had climbed down the side of the bridge and was hanging the sign.

Cheech Joins Shelby On Allan Handelman Show

This Sunday, Tommy's wife, Shelby, returns to the Allan Handelman Show...and this time she's bringing Cheech Marin. They'll be discussing the movie, Tommy's sentencing and much, much more. See the official Allan Handelman Show website to learn how to hear it live.

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Update: The show was great. If you missed it you can hear a re-broadcast tomorrow. Here are the highlights.

• Cheech indicated that his new sitcom, The Ortegas, has been shelved indefinitely.
• There is a possibility that Stacey Keach may return for the reunion movie.
• Shelby indicated that Tommy is being treated well in prison, he did not have to do kitchen duty, was given his own chair in the television room and begins school next week. She didn't indicate what he'll be taught at school.
• Shelby will continue touring without Tommy. She'll be appearing at Sanford and Son's comedy club in Kansas City this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. She'll be joined by the Family Stoned Band which consists of her son and others.

Details On The Reunion Movie

People keep asking for the latest information regarding the Cheech and Chong reunion movie.

Here's what we know:

• The current working title of the movie is Get Blunt.
• New Line Cinema will be releasing it.
• Shooting was set to begin summer 2004, but will be delayed by as much as year because of Tommy's legal woes.
• New Line Cinema says that the project will not be cancelled as a result of Chong's incarceration.
• New Line Cinema is presently looking for a director, as well as someone to pen the script.
• Cheech and Chong wrote the storyline together and had a great time doing it.
• The storyline: Pedro and Man invent a hair restoration marijuana lotion, but don't recall which marijuana they used. They go on a road trip testing and smoking numerous crops of marijuana, trying to find the type they used. All the while, they are being chased by law enforcement officials, who want to bust them, and the pharmaceutical companies that want the recipe.
• The original script penned by Tommy's two daughters was hysterical. However, Tommy and Cheech felt the premise was unrealistic...Man was a drug counselor in this script.

Jay Leno Damage Control

On the Tonight Show last night, Jay Leno pointed out that what Bill O'Reilly said duing his recent appearance was incorrect....Tommy Chong had not been arrested eighteen times prior to "Operation Pipedream."

Chong Won't Be Released Pending Appeal

With Ashcroft's crew on hand, a federal judge ruled today that Tommy Chong will not be released pending appeal.
There is still no word on whether or not the spice, oregano, will be outlawed because it sort of looks like marijuana.
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Cheech At Large With Geraldo

Cheech Marin and Robie Chong, Tommy's daughter, appeared on this evening's edition of At Large With Geraldo Rivera. The Fox News Channel program reiterated much of what we've heard already...a comparison of Limbaugh and Tommy, as well as a debate on the first ammendent. We also learned that Cheech was the best man at one of Geraldo's many weddings.
The quote of the day came from Cheech, however. When asked if he's concerned that he'll get in trouble for making movies about dope, he replied "everyone smokes dope."

What's So Funny, Cheech?

On Monday at 8 PM EST, the A & E Network will present a show titled "American Comedy: What's So Funny." The show asks various comedians, including Cheech Marin, what they consider funny.

Tommy Speaks

News Channel 23's Emily Valdez presented Tommy's first prison interview yesterday. During the interview, he had this to say:
"They really arrested my character...the stoner musician was just a character...they [the feds] told me if I didn't plead guilty, they would indict my wife and son...they said if I plead guilty, nothing [would] happen."
In other words, the feds lied.

New York Times Interviews Tommy In Prison

New York Times reporter, Joyce Walder, interviewed Tommy at the Taft prison. During the interview, they discuss the new High Times movie, Potluck, his arrest and Rush Limbaugh, among other things.
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In NYC? See Pot Luck

If you're in the New York City area, be sure to catch a screening of High Time's Pot Luck. Potluck is currently showing at the Village East Cinema - 12th St. & 2nd Ave. - through 10/23. The movie stars, among others, Tommy Chong and Jackie Martling.
The show times are:11:40 AM2:10 PM4:20 PM7:15 PM9:35 PM

Highlights From The Allan Handelman Show

Here are hightlights from Allan Handelman's interview with Tommy Chong's wife, Shelby. Cheech, unfortunately, was a no-show. Keep in mind that this is the first time Shelby has spoken to the media about the miscarriage of justice.

• Chong's legal problems began after two undercover agents in Pittsburgh purchased bongs from Chong Glass. Apparently, it is illegal to ship bongs via mail to certain states. PA is one of them. A new salesman was unaware that there were such shipment restrictions and sent the bongs to this fake headshop.
• The Chong's are suing Bill O'Reilly for falsely stating that Tommy had been arrested eighteen times previously for drug-related offenses. Such a claim may have negatively impacted Chong's upcoming appeal hearing.
• To show other prisoners that Tommy will not be receiving special treatment the prison has forced him to perform two months of kitchen duties. (note: This is reminiscent of Tommy's role as the Squirrel Master in Half Baked.)
• The Cheech and Chong reunion movie has been delayed by one year, but New Line said they will wait for Tommy.

This Sunday...Live Interview With Cheech and Shelby

Cheech Marin and Chong's wife, Shelby, will be doing their first live interview this Sunday on the Allan Handelman Show. The syndicated radio show is based out of the Carolinas, but can be heard live on the web.

Chong's Last Days Of Freedom

The LA Times has a great article about what Chong did during his last few days of freedom. His last few days were spent doing his comedy act in Michigan, as well as a photo shoot for an upcoming issue of Vanity Fair. Read the reprint here....
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Chong Argues For Appeal

At yesterday's hearing, one of Chong's attorneys argued that Chong should be released pending his appeal. The judge disagreed, stating that he feels the sentence was fair, but will allow his attorneys to present their case next Wednesday.
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Day One In The Big House

Tommy Chong reported to prison today to begin his 9 month sentence for selling bongs. The prison, located in Southern California, is the same prison where Robert Downey, JR also served time.
Chong may be released on October 16th while his lawyers file an appeal. As reported earlier, his lawyers are looking for house arrest in lieu of a prison term.

The Ortegas Get Bumped

Fox TV has postponed the premiere of Cheech Marin's new sitcom, The Ortegas, 'till November. Apparently, they didn't have enough room on their schedule.